Steven Curtis Chapman Daughter Killed Accidentally By Car

piano89 · **NRTeam Moderator** Joined: 01 Jul 2007 Posts: 1684

NEWS SOURCE: The Tennessean, a Jesusfreakhideout.com report
May 21, 2008

"SCC We really hate reporting news like this. Please, please keep the Chapman family in your prayer during this immensely trying time. We just got news that one of their little adopted daughters was accidentally killed today when her brother hit her with his car. It absolutely grieves us to hear this news, so please keep this family in your prayers. Thank you. This article below is borrowed from the Tennessean... [Click here for the article link]

Chapman Daughter Struck, Killed by Car in Driveway

By KATE HOWARD and LINDA ZETTLER • Staff Writers • May 21, 2008

One of contemporary Christian music star Steven Curtis Chapman’s six children was killed this afternoon when she was struck by a car said to be driven by her teenage brother in the driveway of the family’s Williamson County home.

The child, Maria, age 5, was taken by LifeFlight to Vanderbilt Hospital, which confirmed the death, according to Laura McPherson, a spokeswoman for the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

She was hit by an SUV driven by her teenage brother, she said. Police did not give the driver’s name.

The teen was driving a Toyota Land Cruiser down the driveway of the rural home at about 5:30 p.m. and several children were playing in the area, McPherson said. He did not see the 5-year-old in the driveway before the vehicle struck her, she said.

“It appears to be a terrible accident,’’ McPherson said.

No charges are expected, she said. The accident was witnessed by two other children; the entire family was home at the time, McPherson said.

Veteran singer/songwriter Chapman and his wife Mary Beth have long been supporters of international adoption, having brought three girls from China into their family. Maria is one of their adopted daughters.

The couple is so active they formed an organization, Shaohannah’s Hope, to aid families wanting to adopt.

The tragedy was announced during services at Harpeth Hills Church of Christ, which the family attends. The young girl had just graduated from the church preschool...

For the full article, please visit The Tennessean website. Again, please keep the Chapman family in your prayers at this awful time."

Wow, that it is terrible, I can't even imagine what they must be going through right now, especially Steven's son who was driving the car...

BlackLeopard · **NRTeam Moderator** Joined: 01 May 2008 Posts: 1472

I'll definitely be praying for them.

carrtoondragon · **NRTeam Expert** Joined: 06 Feb 2008 Posts: 2199

Aww, that's horrible. I feel so bad for the brother, that would be hard to live with.

bjburly · **NRTeam Pro** Joined: 22 Apr 2008 Posts: 810

This is devastating!!!! Shocked

I can't imagine being the brother that hit her... oh my, I'm praying for the whole family!!!

piano89 · **NRTeam Moderator** Joined: 01 Jul 2007 Posts: 1684

http://chapmanchannel.typepad.com/inmemoryofmaria/

piano89 · **NRTeam Moderator** Joined: 01 Jul 2007 Posts: 1684

(From stevencurtischapman.com)
Vistitation will be held Friday from 5 – 8 p.m. at Christ Presbyterian Church, 2323 Old Hickory Blvd. in Nashville.

A memorial service for Maria Chapman will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Christ Presbyterian Church. It is open to the public.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Shaohannah's Hope, c/o Maria's Miracle Fund, PO Box 647, Franklin TN, 37065.

HawkNelsonGirl3130 · **NRTeam Junior** Joined: 01 Apr 2008 Posts: 413

I was in tears when I heard about the accident. I left them a message. but they must be feeling incomparable grief. I'm definitly keeping them in my prayers.

Consumed · **NRTeam Junior** Joined: 15 Jul 2007 Posts: 396

The Chapman family is in my prayers.
I can't fathom what they must be going through...

akcooper · **NRTeam Beginner** Joined: 17 Oct 2007 Posts: 104

Romans 8:28
And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.

We must remember where Maria is

lifeofpraise · **NRTeam Newbie** Joined: 18 Sep 2007 Posts: 20

if you haven't already done so, may i recommend sending a note or a card or even a prayer written/typed out for them to read...here is where you can find the address:

http://www.stevencurtischapman.com/

i think that an outpouring of love through the mail would be a wonderful gesture of the family of God!

WOOKIEE · **NRTeam Moderator** Joined: 19 Apr 2008 Posts: 2768

The Chapman family has been in my prayers especially Will Franklin. I pray that God will give him and his family peace in this tragic time in their lives and that they have the joy that only God can give.

bjburly · **NRTeam Pro** Joined: 22 Apr 2008 Posts: 810

Jesusgirl1 · **NRTeam Pro** Joined: 30 May 2008 Posts: 814

Oh gosh! I heard about that on the news a while ago! Just think how guilty the brother must feel. I would feel really bad

WOOKIEE · **NRTeam Moderator** Joined: 19 Apr 2008 Posts: 2768

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